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Long before modern banks, paper money, and digital payments, the ancient civilization of Lydia changed the world forever by inventing the first standardized metal coins in history. Around the 7th century BCE, the Lydians introduced coins made from electrum — a natural mix of gold and silver — creating a reliable and efficient system of payment.

In this video, you will discover where Lydia was located, why it became incredibly wealthy, how its kings developed the earliest coinage system, and how these coins revolutionized trade, taxation, and economic trust across the ancient world. From the gold-rich Pactolus River to the legendary wealth of King Croesus, this story reveals how money as we know it was born.

If you enjoy ancient history, lost civilizations, and the hidden origins of everyday things, this documentary is for you.
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